Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away; there was a wide space between them. New Living Translation David climbed the hill opposite the camp until he was at a safe distance. English Standard Version Then David went over to the other side and stood far off on the top of the hill, with a great space between them. Berean Standard Bible Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them. King James Bible Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them: New King James Version Now David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great distance being between them. New American Standard Bible Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance with a large area between them. NASB 1995 Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance with a large area between them. NASB 1977 Then David crossed over to the other side, and stood on top of the mountain at a distance with a large area between them. Legacy Standard Bible Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance with a large area between them. Amplified Bible Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on the top of the mountain at a distance, with a large area between them. Christian Standard Bible David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them. Holman Christian Standard Bible David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them. American Standard Version Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them; Contemporary English Version David and Abishai crossed the valley and went to the top of the next hill, where they were at a safe distance. English Revised Version Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them: GOD'S WORD® Translation David went over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away. (There was a wide space between them.) Good News Translation Then David crossed over to the other side of the valley to the top of the hill, a safe distance away, International Standard Version Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away with a large distance between them. Majority Standard Bible Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them. NET Bible Then David crossed to the other side and stood on the top of the hill some distance away; there was a considerable distance between them. New Heart English Bible Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on the top of the hill some distance away; there was a great distance between them. Webster's Bible Translation Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off; a great space being between them: World English Bible Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain far away, a great space being between them; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David passes over to the other side, and stands on the top of the hill far off—great [is] the place between them; Young's Literal Translation And David passeth over to the other side, and standeth on the top of the hill afar off -- great is the place between them; Smith's Literal Translation And David will pass over to the other side, and he will stand upon the head of the mountain from afar, and much place between them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when David was gone over to the other side. and stood on the top of the hill afar off, and a good space was between them, Catholic Public Domain Version And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them, New American Bible Crossing over to an opposite slope, David stood on a distant hilltop. With a great distance between them New Revised Standard Version Then David went over to the other side, and stood on top of a hill far away, with a great distance between them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen David went over to the other side from Saul, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great space being between them; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David passed by from the presence of Shaul and stood on the top of the mountain from a great distance OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them. Brenton Septuagint Translation So David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, and there was a good distance between them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Reproves Abner13Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them. 14And David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner, “Will you not answer me, Abner?” “Who calls to the king?” Abner replied.… Cross References 1 Samuel 24:8 After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence 2 Samuel 16:13 So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David. 1 Kings 18:36-40 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ... 2 Kings 2:15 When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. 2 Kings 6:17-20 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ... Psalm 18:29 For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. Psalm 27:1-3 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. Psalm 31:20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. Psalm 91:7-8 Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. / You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. / The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ... Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 26:55 At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. Mark 14:48-49 Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.” Treasury of Scripture Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them: the top 1 Samuel 24:8 David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself. Judges 9:7 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you. Jump to Previous Afar Area Crossed David Distance Hill Large Mountain Passeth Side Space Standeth Stood TopJump to Next Afar Area Crossed David Distance Hill Large Mountain Passeth Side Space Standeth Stood Top1 Samuel 26 1. Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David4. David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, 11. but takes his spear and jug 13. David reproves Abner 17. and exhorts Saul 21. Saul acknowledges his sin Then David crossed over to the other side This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, showcasing David's strategic acumen and his reliance on God's guidance. The Hebrew root for "crossed over" is "עָבַר" (avar), which often signifies a transition or movement from one place to another. In the biblical context, crossing over can symbolize a change in status or a new phase in one's spiritual journey. David's crossing over is not just a physical movement but also a demonstration of his wisdom in evading Saul's pursuit. Historically, this act reflects David's ability to navigate the challenging terrain of the Judean wilderness, a testament to his survival skills and God's providence. and stood on top of the mountain at a distance there was a wide gulf between them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Davidדָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse crossed וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on to the other side הָעֵ֔בֶר (hā·‘ê·ḇer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side and stood וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations atop רֹאשׁ־ (rōš-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head the mountain הָהָ֖ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country at a distance— מֵֽרָחֹ֑ק (mê·rā·ḥōq) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious there was a wide רַ֥ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great gulf הַמָּק֖וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition between them. בֵּינֵיהֶֽם׃ (bê·nê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 996: An interval, space between Links 1 Samuel 26:13 NIV1 Samuel 26:13 NLT 1 Samuel 26:13 ESV 1 Samuel 26:13 NASB 1 Samuel 26:13 KJV 1 Samuel 26:13 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 26:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 26:13 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 26:13 French Bible 1 Samuel 26:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 26:13 Then David went over to the other (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |